Posts archive for October, 2014

Some workplaces are more dangerous than others. A Transport for NSW video features a motorist broken down, personnel from NSW Police, Fire & Rescue NSW, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW SES, the Ambulance Service of NSW and NRMA Motoring & Services, delivering a simple but important message to NSW motorists: SLOW DOWN AND GIVE US SPACE

As of the 1st of October 2014, petrol powered bicycles have been banned for use on NSW roads and pathways.
Transport NSW lists these bikes as unsafe for the riders themselves and other road users.
Petrol powered bicycles can travel much faster than a standard bicycle and can travel up to 40km/h, however their brakes are not designed for the faster speeds. It takes a lot longer for braking in a petrol powered bicycle which greatly increases the risk of crash causing injury or death. In 2013, at least 3 people died whilst riding a petrol powered bicycle.
See the video below for an example of braking distances.